Eze 7:16 | JFB | STEP | 16. ( ). like doves-- which, though usually frequenting the valleys, mount up to the mountains when fearing the bird-catcher ( ). So Israel, once dwelling in its peaceful valleys, shall flee from the foe to the mountains, which, as being the scene of its idolatries, were justly to be made the scene of its flight and shame. The plaintive note of the dove ( ) represents the mournful repentance of Israel hereafter ( ).

‏ Ezekiel 7:16

like doves--which, though usually frequenting the valleys, mount up to the mountains when fearing the bird-catcher (Psa 11:1). So Israel, once dwelling in its peaceful valleys, shall flee from the foe to the mountains, which, as being the scene of its idolatries, were justly to be made the scene of its flight and shame. The plaintive note of the dove (Is 59:11) represents the mournful repentance of Israel hereafter (Zec 12:10-12).